
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra full specs leaked
There were internal experiments involving the removal of the S Pen in favour of a digitiser-free setup. However, the results didn't impress, and Samsung has wisely decided to retain the digitiser. And hence, the S Pen lives.Design: From a design standpoint, the Galaxy S26 Ultra won't be reinventing the wheel. Instead, Samsung is opting for subtle evolution over flashy overhaul. The overall shape and build appear mostly unchanged from the S25 Ultra, but there's one noticeable upgrade: the back is getting a cleaner, more seamless finish. Those divisive, protruding 'chip-like' camera rings, often compared to stuck-on buttons, are reportedly being ditched. In their place? A sleeker camera layout that feels more integrated and less cluttered.Camera: And speaking of cameras, let's talk specs, because the S26 Ultra is set to pack quite a punch. At the helm is a mighty 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 primary sensor, now paired with a new lens to further elevate image clarity and low-light performance. Supporting this is a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and an upgraded 50-megapixel periscope lens offering 5x optical zoom — ideal for capturing distant subjects in detail. Interestingly, the familiar 3x telephoto is also in for an upgrade, with Samsung testing a sharper 12-megapixel sensor, up from the 10-megapixel unit in the previous model.What's more, there's also a rumour of an all-new laser autofocus system, designed to deliver even snappier focusing, especially in low light. This, combined with the next-gen ProVisual Engine (Samsung's image processing wizardry) should translate to crisper, more accurate photos across the board. As for the selfie camera, the word is that it's being refreshed too, though details remain under wraps for now.Processor: Underneath the hood, performance upgrades abound. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to run on Qualcomm's brand-new Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip. Unlike in years past, this chipset will reportedly be used globally — no separate Exynos variant this time. Samsung had allegedly planned a 2nm chip of its own, but that's now been shelved, leaving the TSMC-manufactured 3nm processor in the spotlight. It may come with the now-traditional 'For Galaxy' overclock, offering extra oomph compared to standard versions.advertisementTo ensure all that power doesn't turn the device into a hand warmer, Samsung is upping its thermal game. A larger vapour chamber cooling system, rumoured to be 1.2 times the size of the one in the S25 Ultra, will help keep temperatures under control. This could result in better sustained performance during gaming or intensive multitasking, and possibly even a bump in battery efficiency.RAM and storage: Lastly, Samsung isn't skimping on memory. All storage variants, including 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, will reportedly come loaded with a generous 16GB of RAM as standard. No more compromises on multitasking, even at the base model.So while the Galaxy S26 Ultra may not be a complete redesign, it's clearly a carefully crafted upgrade. While the official announce is a few months away, till then stay tuned.- Ends

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